Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2940

However, Giuliano curled half of his fleshy wing around himself to block the strike, refusing to give Nyx a chance to hit a vital spot. Seeing the situation turn bad, Andrew's eyes went cold, and he rushed forward as the greatsword came down again.

Nyx cried out, "Don't!"

She watched in shock as Andrew planted himself directly in front of Giuliano, head-on against a vampire who was desperate to escape. Twin red beams burst from Giuliano's eyes.

This was a racial gift of the vampires, something they would never use unless they were fighting for their lives.

Andrew did not dodge or retreat, completely ignoring Nyx's sharp scream as she rushed toward him. A blinding white light erupted as he pushed the holy power inside his body to its limit.

Giuliano let out a horrific shriek as his entire body visibly ignited. Chunks of flesh were seared and peeled away under the white holy light, and the agony forced the vampire duke to roll on the ground in place.

Blood streamed from his eyes. At the same time, the two red beams pierced straight through Andrew's body.

Andrew let out a muffled groan, yet he clenched his teeth and maintained the outpouring of holy light.

A flash of pain and pity crossed Nyx's eyes. Her two daggers plunged straight into Giuliano's skull from above. Then, she dropped down from the air and twisted them violently.

Giuliano's throat squeezed out two dying, monstrous cries. His massive body collapsed onto the ground and went completely still.

The vampire servants rushing over scattered in panic, clutching their heads and not daring to come any closer.

Andrew leaned on his greatsword for support and gasped for air.

Nyx walked over and slapped him hard across the face, fury blazing as she said, "Who told you to act so recklessly? The Crimson Ray carries the vampires' deadly poison. Your heart will be corroded alive."

Half of Andrew's face immediately turned red from the slap. He could only force a bitter smile and said, "I am already barely holding on, and you still hit me."

Nyx froze and said, "What did you say?"

Andrew grimaced and said, "Just do not touch me, the Crimson Ray does not affect me much. Did you forget? I have the holy power of a Church saint inside me."

Nyx suddenly realized the truth, and then joy burst across her face. Yet her eyes somehow turned even redder.

She slapped Andrew across the face again.

Andrew snapped, "Are you insane or what? If I could move right now, I would've made you pay, one way or another!"

Nyx sneered and said, "Sure, give it a try. Let's see who comes on top!"

They stared at each other in silence. After a moment, both of them started laughing at the same time.